I'm pretty much in the same boat. Mid to late 30s, professional for 15+ years.
I've noticed recently that I just don't care about work and technology anymore.
I have things that I need to get done, but I'm pulling on that starter cord and the engine is just not firing - no motivation to really do it.
I've been chatting to some friends about this, and I've come to the conclusion that I need to make a Dr's appointment - just to see if there is something glaringly obvious (either physical or mental) that can be treated.
I've also taken up building a model railway - my son loves trains - and I actually enjoy doing the building, I think because it is away from a computer and screens. I've also pretty much cut out all TV time, cut all ties to social media (that's helped), and only check the news in the morning to make sure we haven't slipped into a new WW.
I loved coding, I loved my job, I loved technology. Now I don't. I did care about my job, and I wanted to get the projects done, Im just saying that now I find it hard to care about it and actually get those things done.
I was just relaying my experience to OP - I think you might have taken that part of my comment the wrong way.
I think it's absolutely normal. There are few people who can retain spark about their field for longer than a couple of years (let alone decades). The rest of us is just trying to do a good enough job to make the boss and team happy, and go home.
I’ve had useful conversations with my doctor about similar topics. I’ve been perhaps lucky to have exceptional care, but in my case my doctor was able to identify (and help treat) clinical depression.
Misery may be common, but seeking help shouldn’t be discouraged.
I've noticed recently that I just don't care about work and technology anymore. I have things that I need to get done, but I'm pulling on that starter cord and the engine is just not firing - no motivation to really do it.
I've been chatting to some friends about this, and I've come to the conclusion that I need to make a Dr's appointment - just to see if there is something glaringly obvious (either physical or mental) that can be treated.
I've also taken up building a model railway - my son loves trains - and I actually enjoy doing the building, I think because it is away from a computer and screens. I've also pretty much cut out all TV time, cut all ties to social media (that's helped), and only check the news in the morning to make sure we haven't slipped into a new WW.